Education and Early Years
[Updated 07/05/25]
We wanted to let you know that this qualification will be withdrawn on 31 July 2025, as it will be replaced with a new version with a different qualification reference number.
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Registration end date |
Standard student registration dates were 1 September 2024 to 1 November 2024. The last date we can accept very late student registrations is 31 July 2025. Please note that a charge will be applied for very late registrations. Please ensure your students are aware that this version of the T Level technical qualification is no longer available after the last date of registration. Please refer to the Key Dates Schedule on the NCFE website for more information. |
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Certification end date |
31 August 2028. Please note that the certification of T Levels is managed by DfE. Further information can be found at T Levels results and certification. |
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Assessment information |
Further assessment opportunities will continue to be scheduled, for existing and continuing students in the 2024/25 cohort, until summer 2028. |
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Reasons for withdrawal |
This decision is due to the development and go-live of a new version of this T Level technical qualification. |
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Replacement qualification |
A new version of the T Level Technical Qualification in Education and Early Years (delivered by NCFE) will be available from September 2025, subject to IfATE and Ofqual approval. |
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2025/2026 registrations |
Registrations from September 2025 should be made against the new version of this T Level technical qualification delivered by NCFE. Further information will be shared on the replacement qualification in due course. |
Upcoming events
We have a full schedule of interactive and useful training events taking place over the next few months. Visit our events webpages for more information.
We’ve highlighted some key ones for you below.
- Drop-in clinic: Education and Early Years T Level toolbox, Friday 19 May at 8:30-9:30am: join our interactive drop-in clinic which offers a flexible space for you to ask questions, share experiences, and receive real-time guidance from NCFE specialists. Whether you're preparing for assessments, planning delivery, or troubleshooting specific challenges, our team is here to help.
- Maximising educational impact with prompting theory and genAI tools, Tuesday 1 July at 2-3:30pm: Discover how to apply prompting theory to enhance real-world educational outcomes using cutting-edge generative AI tools such as Copilot (Microsoft), Gemini (Google), and ChatGPT. This interactive webinar will explore the practicalities and unique strengths of each tool, providing actionable strategies for supporting various educational tasks. Attendees will gain insights into effective AI integration to optimise teaching and learning.
- Effective questioning in mathematics for vocational contexts, Wednesday 2 July at 3-4:30pm: Incorporating maths into vocational programmes can often pose challenges for educators. This live online training session on effective questioning in maths is designed to empower vocational teachers to enhance student engagement and deepen understanding, fostering critical thinking skills essential for real-world problem-solving. The session provides a focused, interactive opportunity to develop effective questioning strategies tailored to vocational teaching and learning in maths.
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